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Associated PressDespite high mileage, James showing no signs of slowing downBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) In his playoff rematch with the Toronto Raptors, LeBron James proved even more lethal than last time.In fact, James may be more lethal now than ever.James averaged 26 points per game as Cleveland took...

Associated PressFormer NBA bad boy Rodman is back in North KoreaBy ERIC TALMADGEPYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) Dennis Rodman, the former NBA bad boy who has palled around with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, flew to Pyongyang on Tuesday on a trip he says he hopes will ''open...

AP Sports WriterLonzo Ball's numbers drop in Under Armour, Lakers winBy KAREEM COPELANDLonzo Ball's stat line was down after two big games. He still had the building buzzing Saturday night at the NBA Summer League.The Los Angeles Lakers overcame a double-digit deficit to advance to the semifinals with a...

Cops: Racial slur sprayed on LeBron James' Los Angeles homeLOS ANGELES (AP) Police are investigating after someone spray painted a racial slur on the front gate of LeBron James' home in Los Angeles on the eve of the NBA Finals.It happened Wednesday morning in the Brentwood neighborhood.Capt. Patricia...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Kevin Durant declines to opt into contractBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Kevin Durant has declined to opt in for the second year of his contract with Golden State and will become...

LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's playoff scoring recordBOSTON (AP) King James has another throne.LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan for the top spot on the NBA's all-time playoff scoring list on Thursday night. The Cavaliers star hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics that gave...

AP Sports WriterPaul George committed to playing for Pacers in 2017-18By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Paul George says he's committed to playing for the Indiana Pacers next season.Beyond that, he's not sure.At a charity softball game Thursday night in, George made his feelings clear. The forward is under contract...

Pelicans add 6-8 rookie Quincy Ford to preseason rosterMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans say they've signed swing player Quincy Ford to their preseason roster.The 6-foot-8 Ford, an undrafted rookie out of Northeastern, is expected to see playing time at shooting guard and small forward.Ford played for...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Bucks opening up GM search after Hammond exitBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIBoasting a budding star and an impressive roster of young talent, the Milwaukee Bucks are opening up their search for a new general manager to lead them into contention in the Eastern Conference.After longtime GM John...

AP Legal Affairs WriterWife of Clippers' Reed wants domestic battery charge droppedBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) The wife of Los Angeles Clippers center Willie Reed said Wednesday she does not wish to press battery charges against her husband after an argument between the couple led to his weekend arrest.Jasmine...

AP Sports WriterWith new contract, Stephen Curry vows to do more off courtBy JANIE McCAULEYWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) A rich new contract in hand, Stephen Curry is more determined than ever to give back both his time and financial resources wherever he is needed in the Bay Area.The...

AP Sports WriterPierce signs with Boston to retire as member of CelticsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Paul Pierce is retiring as a member of the Boston Celtics.The Celtics announced Monday that they have signed Pierce to a contract so the 10-time All-Star can retire with the team where he...